Los Alamos National Laboratory Teams With Georgia Institute Of Technology For AI Energy-Grid Research
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LANL News:
- Agreement with AI4OPT will drive research and training on AI problem-solving
A new agreement between Los Alamos National Laboratory and the National Science Foundation’s Artificial Intelligence Institute for Advances in Optimization, or AI4OPT, at Georgia Institute of Technology will drive research in applied artificial intelligence and engage students and other professionals in the future of the burgeoning field.
“This collaboration will help develop new artificial intelligence technologies for the next generation of scientific discovery and the Read More
County Wildlife Education: Are You A Bear-Wise Dog Owner?
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Are you a bear-wise dog owner?
Research shows that dogs have been involved in the majority of incidents involving people and black bears. Many of those dogs were injured or killed; the people trying to protect their dogs were often injured as well. Take time to discover why bears and dogs naturally don’t get along and how you and your dog can live responsibly in bear country.
Why Bears and Dogs Don’t Get Along
Black bears are neither confrontational nor aggressive by nature. As a species, black bears evolved in forested habitats, where they learned to respond to danger Read More
St. John’s College Brings World-Class Speakers To Santa Fe For 2024 Fall Dean’s Lecture And Concert Series
St. John’s College Dean Sarah Davis will deliver the Dean’s lecture, Family Resemblance: On Knowing and Not Knowing” Aug. 30. Courtesy/SJC
SJC News:
SANTA FE — St. John’s College has announced its fall formal lecture series, on the Santa Fe campus. On Friday evenings, members of the St. John’s College community – alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and neighbors — gather in the Great Hall to hear a lecture or concert from visiting scholars, artists, poets or faculty. Ranging from a jazz trio to a lecture on Don Quixote, these events are offered free to the community.
Lecturers include Read More
ENMU Announces Region First Ever Drone Show As Part Of 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration
ENMU wiil host a drone show as part of its 90th-anniversary homecoming celebration. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) announced today the first-ever drone show in this region of the state as part of its 90th-anniversary homecoming celebration happening Sept. 30 through Oct. 6.
ENMU has partnered with Open Sky Drone Light Shows out of Salt Lake City, Utah, to provide a first-of-its-kind drone show to Eastern New Mexico.
Open Sky Drone Light Shows will provide a sound and lights show with a music soundtrack and custom animations. The drones will launch Read More
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo Receives $300,000 Grant From W.K. Kellogg Foundation To Empower Navajo Entrepreneurs And Youth
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo’s third Community Center, Tse’ii’ahi’ Community Center in Standing Rock is marking its one-year anniversary this month. The center’s successful programming, made possible by a partnership and funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, has had a significant impact on the community. Courtesy photo
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo News:
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo, a Navajo-led grassroots nonprofit, has announced a $300,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The 18-month grant will directly support the growth of emerging entrepreneurs and empower Navajo youth in the Navajo Nation in northwest Read More
LAPS Foundation To Host Taste Of Knowledge Sept. 15
LAPS Foundation News:
LAPS Foundation will host Taste of Knowledge from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at Fuller Lodge. The community is invited to attend this annual fundraiser to support the local school district. There are still tickets available for the event. Go to https://TOK24.givesmart.com or visit lapsfoundation.com to buy tickets now.
“Help us celebrate the cultural diversity in our community and the Los Alamos Public Schools while enjoying a fabulous menu by culinary students at Los Alamos High School and the Blue Window Bistro,” LAPS Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Awards Leases For Major Wind Projects On State Lands
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
From the Office of New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands:
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SANTA FE – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard today executed long-term leases for two major wind projects on state lands. One lease was awarded to EDF Renewables to develop a wind energy project on 23,840 acres in Grant County; a second lease was awarded to Innergex Read More
SFCC Announces Free Fitness Education Center Access For Credit Students
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces a new initiative providing free access to the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) for all students enrolled in credit courses.
Starting this week and continuing throughout the fall semester, students registered in at least one credit class can use the fitness center at no additional cost during its regular operating hours.
President Becky Rowley said, “This initiative is designed to support our students’ health, wellness, and overall college experience. Research shows that regular physical activity can help Read More
Kiwanis Service Learning Clubs Gear Up For School Year
Kiwanis Club K-Kids desire to make the world a better place in which to live. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos sponsored Service Learning Clubs (SLCs) are gearing up for a new school year.
These enthusiastic clubs are dedicated to providing students from elementary through high school with opportunities to learn about and participate in community service through a variety of fun and educational projects.
These clubs welcome “all who desire to make the world a better place in which to live”!
SLC Meeting Information:
- Aspen K-Kids: meets
FCC Approves $500,000 For Statewide Education Network
CNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced Wednesday that the Federal Communications Commission has green-lighted more than $500,000 to go toward operations of the Statewide Education Network (SEN).
The federal funding comes from the FCC’s Schools & Libraries USF Program, known as the E-rate program, which helps schools obtain internet service.
SEN has begun connecting public schools in what will become a statewide broadband network, enabling students to share classes, resources and information and to access educational websites. About Read More
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Fall Photography Special Event To Capture Nighttime Images
Photos taken by renowned railroad photographer Pete Lerro. Courtesy/D&SNGRR
D&SNGRR News:
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR) announces a Fall Photography Special, offering photographers a rare chance to capture nighttime images of the historic steam train as it travels through iconic locations along the Animas River Canyon.
New this season, D&SNGRR is offering night photography shoots directly along the line, as previous night sessions have been held at the depot.
Led by renowned railroad photographer Pete Lerro, this excursion will provide Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk Reminds Students To Submit Art For 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office is looking forward to choosing winners for the 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest and would like to remind students to submit their designs no later than September 2, 2024.
The contest is open to all students in grades pre-K through 12. Each design must include ONE of the following phrases: “I Voted”, “I Voted Early” or “Future Voter”.
The three winning designs—one for each key phrase—will be printed and distributed as official stickers at all Los Alamos County voting locations for the 2024 general election. The winning designs receive Read More
New Mexico Office Of Archaeological Studies Appoints Ziggy Prothro New Instructional Coordinator
Ziggy Prothro
From the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies:
SANTA FE – The Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) has announce the appointment of Ziggy Prothro as the new Instructional Coordinator. Prothro brings a wealth of experience in anthropology and archaeology, along with a strong passion for education and public outreach, making her an invaluable addition to the team.
Prothro’s academic background is distinguished by a master’s degree in anthropology and applied archaeology from Eastern New Mexico University, where she focused her research on the intersection of archaeology Read More
Tile Mural Features Designs By More Than 1200 Young Visitors To Bosque Redondo Memorial Since 2007
A new tile wall mural, entitled ‘Reactions to Hweeldi (place of suffering)’, is now open as an outdoor exhibit at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site. The mural is created from hundreds of tiles with drawings by students. Courtesy/NMHS/DCA
Staff at Bosque Redondo Memorial install a new tile wall mural, entitled ‘Reactions to Hweeldi (place of suffering)’. Courtesy/NMHS/DCA
NMDCA News:
A new tile wall mural, entitled “Reactions to Hweeldi (place of suffering)” is now open as an outdoor exhibit at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site. The mural is a collection Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Pinon Construction Tour
LAPS News:Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Pinon construction tour at at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Pinon Elementary School, 90 Grand Canyon in White Rock.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
SFCC And IAIA Partner To Host Open Houses Sept. 19
IAIA Bronze pouring demonstration in the Sculpture and Foundry Building. Photo by Jason S. Ordaz
SFCC steamroller printmaking demonstration. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announced they will partner—again for the third year—and host open house events on the same day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 at SFCC, 6401 Richards Ave. and 1 to 5 p.m. at IAIA, 83 Avan Nu Po Road.
Visitors are encouraged to visit both campuses—only a six-minute drive or 11-minute bike ride apart—for exciting demonstrations, art Read More
LAPS Work Session Aug. 22 At Pinon Elementary School
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will hold a work session 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Pinon Elementary School, 90 Grand Canyon in White Rock.
The meeting is open to the public.
To join on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=87288756446
Meeting ID:
505 663 2222
Passcode:
j45K8H
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Superintendent at Read More
Life After 50: Show Us Your True Colors
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) is asking the community to celebrate on the first Friday in September. The date is the 6th to be precise and many years ago, it was called, “College Day”. We were asked to call it College & Military Day, which helped to demonstrate different paths of education.
I’m not sure what to call it this year, but ask people to show their love of education, in whatever way you see fit. Perhaps you received a welding certificate, became a licensed plumber, massage therapist, cosmetologist, barber Read More
Delving Into The Legacy Of J. Robert Oppenheimer: An Evening With Nicholas Lewis, Historian At Los Alamos National Laboratory Aug. 22 At SALA
SALA News:
As part of the ongoing Oppenheimer Festival 2024, the SALA Event Center will present an enlightening evening with Nicholas Lewis, Historian at Los Alamos National Laboratory, who will explore the lasting impact of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the visionary mind behind the atomic bomb.
Although Oppenheimer’s directorship at Los Alamos concluded in 1945, his pioneering approach to Big Science continues to influence the Lab’s operations and culture. Nicholas Lewis will offer an in-depth analysis of how Oppenheimer’s leadership and scientific strategies were not only crucial to the Read More
DEA: National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day Aug. 21
DEA News:
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs.
Did you know that just 2mg of fentanyl, the amount on the tip of this pencil, can be enough to kill the average person? The 2024 DEA fentanyl seizures represent more than 216 million deadly doses.
Help DEA save lives by educating yourself and talking to others about the dangers of fentanyl. Join DEA in observance Read More
